Deputy Principal + Additional Leadership

St Luke's School - Lalor

LALOR, VIC 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 February 2025


Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Principal (with additional leadership responsibilities) at St Luke's Primary School. The successful applicant will start from the beginning of Term 2 or by negotiation. St Luke's has an approximate enrolment of 318 students and the indicative base salary classification for this role is 2-1 (Category B).

<p>St Luke’s is a vibrant Catholic learning community enlivened by Scalabrinian and Lukan Traditions.  We strongly believe that education is a gift for life. Our staff are committed to ensuring the best possible learning environment so that our students are empowered to seek truth, make meaning and take hope-filled action for the world.</p><p>We are looking for an energetic, creative leader with a passion for working in dialogue with others to make a positive difference in the lives of children.</p><p> </p><p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p><ul><li>a commitment to Catholic education, and an understanding of the leadership role in Catholic education;</li><li>a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children;</li><li>current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching;</li><li>accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or be working towards gaining this;</li><li>a completed Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority Fit and Proper Statutory Declaration;</li><li>evidence of working towards or attainment of academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s degree or five year equivalent); </li><li>relevant leadership experience within the last five years in Catholic parish primary schools, or current experience in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools;</li><li>commitment to dialogue, teamwork and the skills to work collaboratively;</li><li>a passion for working with children, dedicated to supporting their academic, emotional and spiritual growth;</li><li>highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate positively with others.</li><li>highly developed organisational and time management skills.</li><li>a commitment to their own personal, spiritual and professional growth.</li><li>experience in leading Learning and Teaching and/or Mathematics is advantageous.</li></ul><p><i>The St Luke&#39;s community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</i></p>

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Application Instructions

<p><i>Please download and read the attached information pack before applying for this position.</i></p><p>Applications should include:</p><ul><li>a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the position;</li><li>a response to the selection criteria (of no more than 5 pages);</li><li>a completed MACS Primary Deputy Principal Application Form (included in the Application Pack);</li><li>a completed Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority Fit and Proper Statutory Declaration (included in the Application Pack); and</li><li>certified documents as detailed in the application form.</li></ul><p>Applications should be emailed to principal&#64;stlukelr.catholic.edu.au by 5:00pm on the day applications close.</p>